Episodes

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE SMACKDOWN 12/19/18: As the WWE continued their “fresh start”, SmackDown featured several performers returning from the WWE’s witness protection program, Shane McMahon provides an update on Paige, the return of Sanity, a big night for Mustafa Ali teaming with AJ Styles against Daniel Bryan and Andrade Cien Almas, plus Asuka defends her women’s title against Naomi.
We discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES with Raw’s viewership rising with the return of Vince...

With John Pollock feeling under the weather, Wai Ting is joined by Nate Milton to review WWE RAW 12/17/18: Vince McMahon returns to the show to announce the new leader of Monday Night Raw, Baron Corbin receives a final chance to become Raw GM, Dean Ambrose and Ronda Rousey issue Open Challenges, and a number of NXT call-ups are announced on this “new” and “fresh” edition of Raw.
Plus your Café feedback, comments & questions from the POST Wrestling Forum.
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John Pollock & Wai Ting review WWE TLC 2018 headlined by Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte vs. Asuka in the first-ever Women’s TLC match for the SD Women’s Championship.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, John had to step away midway through the show. Taking his place to help Wai finish the review were a few of our live listeners from the chat room! Special thanks to Brandon (unfortunately omitted here due to poor streaming quality), Hanzi and Louis.
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John Pollock and WH Park present their final show of 2018 featuring WH’s Year-End picks with his Best Wrestler, Tag Team, Show, Match, and Ring Gear of 2018.
Plus, the two cover the passing of Tom “Dynamite Kid” Billington, an overview of all the key Japanese promotions and the pressing issues they face in 2019, the Tokyo Sports Awards, Pro Wrestling NOAH’s Great Voyage card this weekend, PAC wins the Open the Dream Gate championship, and a breakdown of New Japan’s World Tag League and...

The EGGSHELLS Podcast Companion is a series of shows exploring a different year in the wrestling history of the Tokyo Dome with a different guest each episode. Episode 26 sees Chris Charlton and Juan Torres from The Lion Marks look at 2014. NJPW have a grandiose card with spectacular entrances, Great Muta has his last Tokyo Dome match, and a controversial poll sees Hiroshi Tanahashi and Shinsuke Nakamura edge out Kazuchika Okada and Tetsuya Naito to take the main event spot. The podcast is...

John Pollock & Mike Murray are back to review Ring of Honor’s Final Battle card from the Hammerstein Ballroom. The show featured Ladder War VII, Jay Lethal defending the ROH title against Cody, the I Quit match between Bully Ray and Flip Gordon, Jeff Cobb defending the ROH Television title against Hangman Page and more.
Plus, a discussion on what Ring of Honor needed to accomplish on this show, whether there was a lost opportunity, and the way Cody, The Young Bucks, and Hangman Page were...

John Pollock and Wai Ting preview Sunday’s WWE TLC PPV featuring Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte vs. Asuka in a TLC match.
We’re also joined by Smash Wrestling promoter Sebastian Suave to discuss the current state of independent wrestling as major companies begin to sign available talent to exclusive deals.
Smash Wrestling’s In Your Dreams (featuring Jimmy Havoc, Tyson Dux, Brent Banks, Tarik, Kikutaro and more) takes place this Sunday December 16th at 5pm from the Franklin Horner Community...

John PollockandWai Tingreview WWE SMACKDOWN 12/11/18: The final SmackDown before TLC took place from Las Vegas featuring a WrestleMania rematch between Asuka and Charlotte Flair, Daniel Bryan downgraded the people from sheep to parasites and took on Mustafa Ali, The Usos and The Bar squared off in a Rap Battle, and more build towards TLC.
Wai Ting reviews the the semi-finals of the Mixed Match Challenge with Jinder Mahal & Alicia Fox vs. Apollo Crews & Bayley, plus R-Truth & Carmella take...

John Pollock andWai Tingreview WWE RAW 12/10/18: Monday’s Raw took place from San Diego heading into TLC this Sunday. The show featured Seth Rollins’ announcement that “Raw sucks” because of Baron Corbin to set up a show-closing TLC match for the IC title, plus a “Face-to-Face” between Ronda Rousey and Nia Jax, Bobby Roode and Chad Gable challenging for the Raw tag titles, Drew McIntyre downplays being undefeated & more.
We also discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES with the complete card released...

John Pollock is joined by Phil Chertok to review Saturday’s UFC 231 card from Toronto with two championship fights as Max Holloway defended the featherweight title in an incredible fight against Brian Ortega and Valentina Shevchenko fought Joanna Jedrzejczyk for the vacant women’s flyweight title.
Plus, an insane fight between Thiago Santos and Jimi Manuwa, the recipients of the bonuses, and the UFC and TSN extend their television partnership in Canada.
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The EGGSHELLS Podcast Companion is a series of shows exploring a different year in the wrestling history of the Tokyo Dome with a different guest each episode. Episode 25 sees Chris Charlton and John Pollock look at 2013. Kazushi Sakuraba makes a controversial return to prominence and has a classic with Shinsuke Nakamura, MVP and Low Ki finish with NJPW, and Kazuchika Okada and Hiroshi Tanahashi continue a legendary rivalry. The podcast is an audio companion to EGGSHELLS: Pro Wrestling in...

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John Pollock and Wai Ting chat the passing of “Dynamite Kid” Tom Billington, UFC’s decision to debut accused abuser Greg Hardy on the same card as domestic abuse victim Rachael Ostovich, Chris Engler joins us for an update on the POST Wrestling’s Year-End Awards and more.
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John PollockandWai Tingreview WWE SMACKDOWN 12/4/18: SmackDown took place from Austin, Texas with the “new” Daniel Bryan explaining his disdain for polluters and socially unconscionable fans, the TLC contract signing went down involving Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, and Asuka. Plus: Samoa Joe rented out a bar, Shane McMahon is taking the Survivor Series loss remarkably well, and AJ Styles took on The Miz in the main event.
Wai Ting reviews the Mixed Match Challenge with The Miz and Asuka...

John Pollock andWai Tingreview WWE RAW 12/3/18: Monday’s Raw was in Houston and featured Ronda Rousey teaming with new partner Ember Moon in the main event against Nia Jax and Tamina, Dean Ambrose addressed the audience in a gas mask, Heath Slater and Rhyno competed for their jobs, it was Drew McIntyre Appreciation Night and that meant yet another character turn, plus lots of Baron Corbin.
We also discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES with the WWE moving NXT TakeOver and the Hall of Fame to different...

The EGGSHELLS Podcast Companion is a series of shows exploring a different year in the wrestling history of the Tokyo Dome with a different guest each episode. Episode 24 sees Chris Charlton and Sean Radican look at 2012. As NJPW is on the verge of a buyout by Bushiroad, Kazuchika Okada returns full time but doesn’t get the reception he’d like. Meanwhile Hiroshi Tanahashi breaks an IWGP record. The podcast is an audio companion to EGGSHELLS: Pro Wrestling in the Tokyo Dome, available...

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Martin & Benno are joined by Will Cooling from Fighting Spirit Magazine to discuss all the major news regarding recent NXT UK contract changes. They look at how this will affect the UK scene from every angle.
They also chat the announcement of NXT UK Takeover: Blackpool (MAJOR SPOILERS), Over...

John PollockandWai Tingreview WWE SMACKDOWN 11/27/18: The Target Center in Minneapolis was the site of SmackDown Live Tuesday with a Battle Royal to determine the third member of the first women’s TLC match next month involving Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair, Randy Orton and Rey Mysterio continued their feud with another attack, and Jeff Hardy’s 20th anniversary celebration was ruined by Samoa Joe.
Wai Ting reviews the Mixed Match Challenge with Finn Balor and Bayley vs. Bobby Lashley and...

John Pollock andWai Tingreview WWE RAW 11/26/18: WWE was in Milwaukee for Raw and featured Baron Corbin’s heel unit destroying babyfaces Finn Balor and Elias, Dean Ambrose gets vaccinated from the audience, Seth Rollins held an Open Challenge for the Intercontinental title, Alexa Bliss is slotted into a new role, an update from Braun Strowman and his elbow, and more.
We also discuss TODAY’S TOP STORIES with the WWE making several big moves with the NXT UK brand with new contract...

John Pollock is joined by Mike Bohn from MMA Junkie and USA Today to discuss the first MMA event promoted by Golden Boy Promotions that featured the third (and final) fight between former UFC light heavyweight champions Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz.
Pollock and Bohn chat about the main event, the sad nature of the fight, the future of Golden Boy MMA, how this promotion can continue, the production of the first broadcast, a rundown of the undercard results, and predictions on how this...